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<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nThere are three Aboriginal groups in Canada \u2013 the First Nations, Inuit and M\u00e9tis peoples. <\/i>They each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. National Aboriginal Day gives us the opportunity to honour, celebrate and share knowledge about Canada\u2019s Aboriginal peoples.<\/p>\n
National Aboriginal Day occurs on June 21, the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. For many centuries, many of the first inhabitants would celebrate the arrival of warm weather on this day. National Indian Brotherhood (now the Assembly of First Nations) called for June 21 to be National Aboriginal Solidarity Day. Canada\u2019s Governor General proclaimed the first National Aboriginal Day in 1996.<\/p>\n
This is the one day of the year many, many people devote to Aboriginal-ness. My union sisters and brothers are happy to engage in this awesome community event in Vancouver. Come to our table and converse about Aboriginal, worker, family, public service issues and potential solutions. Bring your children to have their face or hands painted by our amazing artists. We will again have the beautiful and functional Water is a Human Right\/Idle No More slap-fans\/posters but be sure to get them early because they are in high demand.<\/p>\n
Check your local newspaper or Aboriginal Friendship Centre for events near you. Come and join the fun. Eat, learn, play, volunteer, be entertained, get involved. Will you accept this invitation?<\/p>\n
A Path of Light \u2013 Saturday, June 20, 2015 (Edmonton)<\/b><\/p>\n
See the attached poster<\/a> for the details on this large, exciting multi-phase event, ending in a grand entry welcome to the APTN Edmonton event described below.<\/p>\n APTN\u2019s Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration\u2013 Saturday, June 20, 2015 (Edmonton & Winnipeg)<\/b><\/p>\n The 9th annual Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration is the largest event in Canada to recognize National Aboriginal Day. It includes a day-long program of free family-friendly activities, and a free evening concert held in Winnipeg (at The Forks) and Edmonton (at Louise McKinney Park) featuring a stacked roster of award-winning and up-and-coming Indigenous entertainment. All Canadians are invited to partake in this event \u2013 whether in person or via the live broadcast on TV, radio, or the live stream at\u00a0 http:\/\/www.aboriginaldaylive.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n National Aboriginal Day<\/b> \u2013 Sunday, June 21, 2015 (<\/b>Vancouver)<\/b><\/p>\n Please join us as we celebrate National Aboriginal Day on Coast Salish Territories. This is a community-based, full day of events that showcase and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal people from across Canada. First Nations, M\u00e9tis and Inuit peoples gather to share their spirit, experiences, stories, songs, art and dance with each other and the general community. All events are FREE, and all Aboriginal community members and supporters are welcome. This is a family-friendly event.\u00a0 No alcohol or drugs are permitted.\u00a0 Make sure you bring your cameras and video recorders!<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.bcnationalaboriginalday.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Solstice Festival 2015 Friday, June 19 \u2013 Sunday, June 21, 2015 (Ottawa)<\/b><\/p>\n Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa Ontario<\/p>\n Festival & Pow Wow Hours:<\/p>\n Friday, June 19\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6pm to 10pm<\/p>\n Saturday, June 20 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10am to 10pm<\/p>\n Sunday, June 21 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10am to 6pm<\/p>\n